Film-Forward

Directed by actress Hiam Abbass’s daughter, the documentary examines what Abbass could and could not leave behind after she left her Palestinian family for Europe.

As the title character, Line Renaud is a true force of nature.

As Jordan’s international feature Oscar entry, this somber story of injustice and one woman’s breaking point should garner deserved attention.

Filmmaker Matthew Heineman offers a window into the lives of Jon Batiste and his partner Suleika Jaouad at an incredibly fraught time.

A charming, effervescent, and smart addition to François Ozon’s always fast-moving, fast-changing body of work.

Michael Mann takes the wheel of a fast, direct, and confident drama. He puts you in the middle of the road with engines at full throttle.

At first, it’s difficult to not think of Whoopi Goldberg’s incredible debut, but Fantasia Barrino proves a marvelous screen presence with her authentic, powerful turn.

Andrew Haigh’s new film can be seen as a long, protracted “if only.”

What’s the point of a top 10 list if it rubber stamps the usual suspects and mimics so many others?